RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED
BIPOLAR-SCHIZOPHRENIA NETWORK FOR INTERMEDIATE PHENOTYPES STUDY
Principal Investigators
Elliot S. Gershon, M.D.
Sarah Keedy, Ph.D.
Study Summary
The overall goal of this study is to test for biological traits of psychosis that may be related to disorders ranging from schizophrenia to bipolar disorder. In addition, we wish to examine whether these biological traits may be genetically inherited.
Who do we need for this study?
People ages 18-60 diagnosed with at least one of the following:
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective disorder
Bipolar disorder with psychotic features
OR
People ages 18-60 with NO HISTORY of
Psychiatric disorders
Neurological disorders
Participants will undergo a clinical interview, cognitive testing, self-report questionnaires, one-time blood-draw to study DNA, EEG, Eye Movement recording and fMRI testing.
You will receive a confidential, no-cost, evaluation to see if you qualify to enter. If eligible, you will receive a full clinical assessment at no cost.
Duration of study
Three study visits. First visit will take about 5 hours, other two between 4-5 hours.
Compensation
Up to a maximum of $280.00 which includes $10 per visit travel reimbursement
Contact us
Cognition-Emotion Neuroscience Laboratory
Phone: (773) 834-0222
Email: CENSL@bsd.uchicago.edu
You can download study brochures here:
For Healthy Volunteers
For Patients
